From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Thursday, March 05, 2015

Open Wide the Doors of Opportunity for Our Latina Women Program at Elizabeth Seton High School

When you listen to the many negative statements made about education in Prince George's County Maryland you COULD get caught up in the rhetoric. However, if you look a little closer, you will see that there has been and continue to be improvement. Visited two schools last night (see earliest post on Thomas Stone Elementary School in Mount Rainier, MD).

The program, "Open Wide Doors of Opportunity for Our Latina Women," was an inspiring program that seeks to include Latina women in our larger culture in non-traditional ways. Sister Ellen Marie Hager welcomed the audience and introduced the honorees, students, and guests. I was most impressed with the presentations by the students who are seeking careers in law, biotechnology, and science!

A few pictures of the honorees and attendees.

County Councilmemember Andrea Harrison

District 2 County Councilmember Deni Taveras

and Honoree Olga Noriega

Honoree Reverend Gail Addison

Obie Pinckney and board members of End Time Harvest Ministries present Sister Ellen with $1000 Scholarship Check.

Two of the students speaking with the audience about their dreams, goals, and accomplishments! Simply inspiring. Shared with the audience a robot that they built as one of their projects.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.